WEBVTT NOTE This file was generated by Descript 00:00:00.030 --> 00:00:02.960 Malcom: Welcome To Immerse: The Daily Bible Reading Experience. 00:00:03.053 --> 00:00:04.173 Day 100 and 9 00:00:04.651 --> 00:00:05.941 At the Lord's Command. 00:00:06.301 --> 00:00:09.901 The whole community of Israel left the wilderness of sin 00:00:10.471 --> 00:00:12.601 and moved from place to place. 00:00:13.351 --> 00:00:17.281 Eventually, they camped at Adom, but there was no water 00:00:17.281 --> 00:00:18.511 there for the people to drink. 00:00:19.141 --> 00:00:24.571 So once more, the people complained against Moses, give us water to drink. 00:00:24.931 --> 00:00:25.611 They demanded. 00:00:26.251 --> 00:00:26.881 Quiet. 00:00:27.211 --> 00:00:31.291 Moses replied, why are you complaining against me and 00:00:31.291 --> 00:00:32.911 why are you testing the Lord? 00:00:33.961 --> 00:00:38.221 But tormented by thirst, they continued to argue with Moses. 00:00:38.911 --> 00:00:40.921 Why did you bring us out of Egypt? 00:00:41.431 --> 00:00:46.051 Are you trying to kill us, our children, and our livestock with thirst? 00:00:47.191 --> 00:00:51.961 Then Moses cried out to the Lord, what should I do with these people? 00:00:52.321 --> 00:00:53.731 They are ready to stone me. 00:00:54.931 --> 00:00:59.041 The Lord said to Moses, walk out in front of the people. 00:00:59.581 --> 00:01:04.861 Take your staff, the one you used when you struck the water of the Nile, and call 00:01:04.861 --> 00:01:07.261 some of the elders of Israel to join you. 00:01:07.951 --> 00:01:11.281 I will stand before you on the rock at Mount Sinai. 00:01:11.881 --> 00:01:14.851 Strike the rock and water will come gushing out. 00:01:15.421 --> 00:01:17.551 Then the people will be able to drink. 00:01:18.946 --> 00:01:22.696 So Moses struck the rock as he was told, and water gushed 00:01:22.696 --> 00:01:24.346 out as the elders looked on. 00:01:25.396 --> 00:01:33.826 Moses named the place Maa, which means test and MEbA, which means arguing 00:01:34.366 --> 00:01:38.566 because the people of Israel argued with Moses and tested the Lord by 00:01:38.566 --> 00:01:41.896 saying, is the Lord here with us or not? 00:01:44.491 --> 00:01:49.621 While the people of Israel were still atm, the Warriors of Amalek 00:01:49.651 --> 00:01:55.111 attacked them, Moses commanded Joshua choose some men to go out 00:01:55.111 --> 00:01:57.121 and fight the army of Amalek for us. 00:01:57.841 --> 00:02:03.001 Tomorrow I will stand at the top of the hill holding the staff of God in my hand. 00:02:04.201 --> 00:02:08.911 So Joshua did what Moses had commanded and fought the army of Amalek. 00:02:09.691 --> 00:02:16.291 Meanwhile, Moses, Aaron and her climbed to the top of a nearby hill. 00:02:17.041 --> 00:02:22.411 As long as Moses held up the staff in his hand, the Israelites had the advantage. 00:02:23.071 --> 00:02:28.021 But whenever he dropped his hand, the Amalekites gained the advantage. 00:02:28.741 --> 00:02:33.631 Moses' arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. 00:02:34.291 --> 00:02:37.801 So Aaron and her found a stone for him to sit on. 00:02:38.221 --> 00:02:43.021 Then they stood on each side of Moses holding up his hands, so his 00:02:43.021 --> 00:02:45.121 hands held steady until sunset. 00:02:45.811 --> 00:02:52.831 As a result, Joshua overwhelmed the army of Amalek in battle after the victory. 00:02:53.251 --> 00:02:58.441 The Lord instructed Moses write this down on a scroll as a permanent 00:02:58.441 --> 00:03:01.471 reminder and read it aloud to Joshua. 00:03:02.671 --> 00:03:06.541 I will erase the memory of Amalek from under heaven. 00:03:07.246 --> 00:03:11.656 Moses built an altar there and named it Yahweh Nii, which 00:03:11.656 --> 00:03:13.906 means the Lord is my banner. 00:03:14.626 --> 00:03:19.576 He said they have raised their fist against the Lord's throne, so 00:03:19.576 --> 00:03:24.526 now the Lord will be at war with Amalek, generation after generation. 00:03:27.046 --> 00:03:32.296 Moses' father-in-law, Jethro, the priest of Midian, heard about 00:03:32.296 --> 00:03:36.466 everything God had done for Moses and his people, the Israelites. 00:03:37.096 --> 00:03:42.646 He heard especially about how the Lord had rescued them from Egypt earlier. 00:03:43.006 --> 00:03:47.386 Moses has sent his wife, Zipporah and his two sons back to death 00:03:47.386 --> 00:03:49.516 row who had taken them in. 00:03:50.506 --> 00:03:52.726 Moses' first son was named Gers. 00:03:54.181 --> 00:03:59.881 For Moses had said when the boy was born, I have been a foreigner in a foreign land. 00:04:00.661 --> 00:04:03.481 His second son was named La Ezer. 00:04:03.871 --> 00:04:08.161 For Moses had said, the God of my ancestors was my helper. 00:04:08.521 --> 00:04:11.191 He rescued me from the sword of Pharaoh. 00:04:12.481 --> 00:04:17.521 Jethro Moses father-in-law now came to visit Moses in the wilderness. 00:04:17.986 --> 00:04:22.666 He brought Moses' wife and two sons with him, and they arrived 00:04:22.666 --> 00:04:25.936 while Moses and the people were camped near the mountain of God. 00:04:27.046 --> 00:04:34.156 Jethro had sent a message to Moses saying, I Jethro, your father-in-law am coming to 00:04:34.156 --> 00:04:36.796 see you with your wife and your two sons. 00:04:38.146 --> 00:04:40.726 So Moses went out to meet his father-in-law. 00:04:41.386 --> 00:04:43.366 He bowed low and kissed him. 00:04:43.981 --> 00:04:48.571 They asked about each other's welfare and then went into Moses' tent. 00:04:49.321 --> 00:04:52.681 Moses told his father-in-law everything the Lord had done to 00:04:52.681 --> 00:04:55.081 Pharaoh in Egypt on behalf of Israel. 00:04:55.621 --> 00:05:00.271 He also told about all the hardships they had experienced along the way 00:05:00.691 --> 00:05:03.961 and how the Lord had rescued his people from all their troubles. 00:05:04.591 --> 00:05:08.131 Jeff Rowe was delighted when he heard about all the good things the Lord 00:05:08.131 --> 00:05:12.961 had done for Israel as he rescued them from the hand of the Egyptians. 00:05:13.831 --> 00:05:18.331 Praise the Lord Jethro said, for he has rescued you from 00:05:18.336 --> 00:05:20.311 the Egyptians and from Pharaoh. 00:05:20.971 --> 00:05:24.721 Yes, he has rescued Israel from the powerful hand of Egypt. 00:05:25.321 --> 00:05:29.641 I know now that the Lord is greater than all other gods because 00:05:29.646 --> 00:05:33.931 he rescued his people from the oppression of the proud Egyptians. 00:05:34.981 --> 00:05:40.891 Then Jethro Moses father-in-law brought a burnt offering and sacrifices to God. 00:05:41.746 --> 00:05:45.466 Aaron and all the elders of Israel came out and joined him in a 00:05:45.466 --> 00:05:47.806 sacrificial meal in God's presence. 00:05:48.646 --> 00:05:53.596 The next day, Moses took his seat to hear the people's disputes against each other. 00:05:54.346 --> 00:06:00.346 They waited before him from mourning till evening when Moses' father-in-law saw 00:06:00.346 --> 00:06:02.506 all that Moses was doing for the people. 00:06:02.511 --> 00:06:06.436 He asked, what are you really accomplishing here? 00:06:07.006 --> 00:06:11.026 Why are you trying to do all this alone while everyone stands around 00:06:11.026 --> 00:06:12.646 you from morning till evening? 00:06:13.666 --> 00:06:18.586 Moses replied, because the people come to me to get a ruling from God. 00:06:19.216 --> 00:06:24.196 When a dispute arises, they come to me and I am the one who settles the case. 00:06:24.196 --> 00:06:28.666 Between the quarreling parties, I inform the people of God's decrees 00:06:28.786 --> 00:06:30.616 and give them his instructions. 00:06:31.486 --> 00:06:32.626 This is not good. 00:06:33.181 --> 00:06:37.171 Moses father-in-law exclaimed you are going to wear yourself 00:06:37.171 --> 00:06:38.761 out and the people too. 00:06:39.511 --> 00:06:43.201 This job is too heavy a burden for you to handle all by yourself. 00:06:43.861 --> 00:06:49.471 Now listen to me and let me give you a word of advice and may God be with you. 00:06:50.191 --> 00:06:53.761 You should continue to be the people's representative before God 00:06:54.031 --> 00:06:55.741 bringing their disputes to him. 00:06:56.476 --> 00:07:01.696 Teach them God's decrees and give them his instructions, show them how to 00:07:01.696 --> 00:07:07.246 conduct their lives, but select from all the people, some capable, honest men who 00:07:07.246 --> 00:07:15.706 fear God and hate bribes, appoint them as leaders over groups of 1,150 and 10. 00:07:16.636 --> 00:07:21.316 They should always be available to solve the people's common disputes, but 00:07:21.316 --> 00:07:23.746 have them bring the major cases to you. 00:07:24.556 --> 00:07:27.526 Let the leaders decide the smaller matters themselves. 00:07:28.096 --> 00:07:32.326 They will help you carry the load, making the task easier for you. 00:07:33.166 --> 00:07:38.536 If you follow this advice and if God commands you to do so, then you will 00:07:38.536 --> 00:07:43.786 be able to endure the pressures and all these people will go home in peace. 00:07:45.706 --> 00:07:50.536 Moses listened to his father-in-law's advice and followed his suggestions. 00:07:51.226 --> 00:07:55.426 He chose capable men from all over Israel and appointed them 00:07:55.426 --> 00:07:57.046 as leaders over the people. 00:07:58.036 --> 00:08:02.956 He put them in charge of groups of 1,150 and 10. 00:08:03.946 --> 00:08:07.936 These men were always available to solve the people's common disputes. 00:08:08.806 --> 00:08:12.466 They brought the major cases to Moses, but they took care of 00:08:12.466 --> 00:08:14.446 the smaller matters themselves. 00:08:15.331 --> 00:08:19.141 Soon after this, Moses said goodbye to his father-in-law 00:08:19.291 --> 00:08:21.631 who returned to his own land. 00:08:23.101 --> 00:08:25.951 This concludes today's Immer reading experience. 00:08:26.101 --> 00:08:27.331 Thank you for joining us.